The motorcycle was started and was idling in neutral, on the side stand. The rpm suddenly increased to red line with no rider input. Not on the motorcycle at the time. This motorcycle has semi ride by wire throttle system. Two cables go from the accelerator grip to an electronics box. This would obviously be a serious safety condition if it occurs while being operated.
The worst 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Wheels1
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- Fuel system1
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 and Eldorado 1400, 2017-2018 Moto Guzzi California 1400, 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX 21 Bagger, 2013-2014 Aprilia Mana 850, 2014-2016 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2018-2019 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900, and 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the front brake master cylinder, the front brakes may drag or apply, causing the motorcycle to unexpectedly slow down or stop completely without activating the rear brake light.
- Risk
- Unexpectedly slowing down or stopping while driving with no warning to following traffic can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1‑212‑380‑4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ1904.
Recall number 19V561000 · Recall details
What 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My 2016 moto guzzi eldorado has bare aluminum spoked wheels, these are tubeless tire wheels, the spoke nipples are sealed with o rings at each spoke hole, the bare aluminum rims corrode quickly and I have waxed and polished the wheels more than a few times to try to keep the finish but its not working. At anyrate the spokes on both of my wheels are leaking at the spokes and at the valve stem body where it meets the rim, and the leaks are getting worse. The other 1400 model bikes moto guzzi makes are cast wheels with a painted finish on them and these dont have spokes like the eldorado wheels do. My concern is that the amount of air leaking our while driving could cause a crash and serious injuries or death. I have sent a second message to piaggio motors group to see what they will do. I asked my dealer about it first and they said piaggio will not cover this as part of a warranty claim. I have to put air in the tires before every ride now and sometimes while I am riding the handling gets soft.so pulling over to air up is necessary.
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Questions about the 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado
Is the 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado, close to a typical Eldorado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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